Whether the stairs install between two walls or have one open side with handrails 3 4 inch.
Trim work around stairs.
The scrap piece should be about 1 foot long.
Cut the scrap piece at a simple 90 degree angle.
Adding trim between the stairs and drywall hides any gaps and adds architectural value to a staircase.
A stair skirt or baseboard is the trim that runs along the bottom of the wall beside the steps.
Often it is made from the same baseboard used throughout the home but it can also have a different appearance entirely.